Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry. Open daily. Free admission
Details
Accessibility:
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There is level access to each gallery floor and transfer between floors by lift.
There are accessible toilets on both ground and first floors.
Parking for Blue Badge holders is on Bayley Lane opposite the entrance to the Herbert.
Gallery text panels and printed information has been designed to be easy to read.
Please note that Gallery lighting conditions vary between exhibition areas
Why not pick up the guide and a range of Sensory Backpacks to support you during your visit! Please enquire at reception to find out more.
Baby-change facilities are on the ground floor. The Herbert is proud to be breastfeeding friendly.
The nearest Changing Places toilets are a short distance away located at:
Coventry Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY
and
The Wave, New Union St, CV1 2PS
https://www.theherbert.org/visiting/accessibility.aspx
Brief Description:
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"Gain a fresh perspective on the legend of Lady Godiva, discover your ancestors’ history in the Coventry Archives, and explore Coventry's history from the 1500s onwards. All of this is just a stone’s throw away from Coventry Cathedral.
As well as the art gallery’s ever-changing displays which are often created in partnership with national museums, the Herbert offers a wide range of detailed talks, fantastic events and inventive workshops for adults and families. The Herbert Art Gallery encourages creativity, exploration and fun.
The Herbert is also home to Coventry Archives, the city’s destination for historical documents, photographs, maps and archival materials.
You can also book special tours of the Old Grammar School and Medieval Undercroft should you wish to explore Coventry’s rich history further."
https://www.theherbert.org/about/default.aspx
Further Information:
Address:
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Telephone:
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024 7623 7521. Please note that our phone lines are only manned Monday - Friday, and can be very busy.
Email:
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"Please contact us using the form: https://www.theherbert.org/contact.aspx"
Website:
https://www.theherbert.org/default.aspxOpening Hours and Admission Prices:
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Our new main entrance is located on Bayley Lane.
Monday: CLOSED (Open for Bank Holiday Mondays only)
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
(CLOSED: 24, 25 & 26 December and 1 January)
Please Note: For everyone’s comfort and safety, we may carry out bag checks upon entry
The opening times for Coventry Archives (not including bank holidays) are:
Wednesday - Friday: 10.30am - 3.30pm (Reading Room & Research Room)
Alternate Saturdays: 10.30am - 3.30pm
Please note that Coventry Archives are currently running an appointment only system. Appointments are required for both the Research Room and the Reading Room. Book via email: archives@cvlife.co.uk . Book via telephone: 02476 237 583
The opening times for Baxter Baristas are:
Monday - Friday: 8am to 4pm
Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
The opening times for the Herbert shop are:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Admission Prices:
Adult (16+) - Go CV Card Holder* - £3.00 . Go CV+ Card Holder* - FREE . Non Go CV Card Holder - £4.50
Children (0-15) - FREE
Concessions: (Seniors, Students & Museums Association Members)** - Go CV Card Holder* - £2.00 . Go CV+ Card Holder* - FREE . Non Go CV Card - £3.00
Essential Carers - FREE
Directions:
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By Car:
At Coventry inner ring-road, turn off at Junction 3 or 5 and follow the brown signs for the Herbert. There are several Pay & Display car parks available within walking distance. For directions using sat-nav or route planners use the postcode CV1 5QP. Alternatively, a park and ride service for the city centre is operated from War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road in the south of the City.
OS SP336789
Transport:
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By Bus:
All buses terminate in the city centre, and most buses stop at Pool Meadow bus station. The Herbert is approximately 5 minutes walk from Pool Meadow, and 10 minutes from most other stopping places in the city centre. There are signposts across the city directing people to the Herbert, and we are situated next to the Cathedral so are easy to find.
Most bus services in Coventry and the surrounding areas are operated by National Express. Use their interactive bus journey planning tool to get to and from the museum.
By Train:
From Coventry station it is a 10 - 15 minute walk into the city centre. Buses and taxis are also available from the railway station. Plan your trainride with London Northwestern Railway.
Amenities:
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Baxter Baristas
Shop
Use these postcodes for car parking with a sat-nav.
West OrchardsCV1 1QXBelgrade PlazaCV1 4AJLower PrecinctCV1 1NQCox StreetCV1 5LWChristchurch BasementCV1 2QLBishop StreetCV1 1HWSalt LaneCV1 2GYWhite StreetCV1 5YFGrove StreetCV1 5DLGosford StreetCV1 5EDGrosvenor RoadCV1 3FFLower Ford StreetCV1 5PWManor HouseCV1 2EYCheylesmoreCV1 2NTFar Gosford Street 1CV1 5DWFar Gosford Street 2CV1 5EALincoln StreetCV1 4JNRussell StreetCV1 4GDBird Street (Walk In centre)CV1 4FNHarnall LaneCV1 4EZWarwick StreetCV5 6BFClay LaneCV2 4LHMoat StreetCV1 3AZWatch CloseCV1 3LNTravel Information
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Location
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